Hospital Sisters Health System introduces HSHS Community Connect Connecting communities with local resources For 150 years, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been a leader of health and wellness in the communities serving across Illinois and Wisconsin.  To address the needs of our communities, HSHS proudly launches HSHS Community Connect, a digital database of free […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in April: 4/2, Thursday, Knights of Columbus-Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 4/7, Tuesday, Mason Christian Church Annex, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4/7, Tuesday, Greenup Village Municipal Building, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4/8, Wednesday, Stewardson-Strasburg High School, 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM 4/9, Thursday, South Central FS, Effingham, 11:00 […]

The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them.

A RUN IT FORWARD FUNDRAISER 28TH ANNUAL LAKE SARA DAM RUN --------The Best Dam Run in Illinois-------- SATURDAY, APRIL 4 HALF MARATHON, 7:00 A.M.    8 MILE RUN, 8:00 A.M.    5K WALK & RUN, 9:00 A.M.    VIRTUAL Proceeds Benefit Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Cancer Loved Ones For information, text or call Ruth […]

The Sister Ethelbert Center is located behind St. Francis Church in Teutopolis. There will be fresh-baked goods and a raffle.

The Annual Strasburg Community Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Liberty Unit 289, will be held on Saturday, April 4. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Strasburg Park, but in case of rain, this will be held at the Strasburg Community Center. Registration begins at 9:45 AM and the […]

Easter Eggstravaganza returns to the Keller Convention Center on Saturday, April 4th from 8:30 a.m. – Noon!  As always, Eggstravaganza will be loaded with fun for the whole family, including the Diaper Derby, egg hunts, games, prizes, lots of great sponsor booths, and free pictures with the Easter Bunny! There will be a bounce house […]

Come celebrate a presidential tradition at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site on Saturday, April 4th - rain or shine!  The Lincolns will be hosting a traditional Egg Roll and Easter Egg Hunt (bring your own basket/bucket for gathering eggs); a fun craft for kids will be offered in the Visitor Center as well! The […]